Assistant Director of Technology
Lealands High School
Luton
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- TLR 2.1 £2,721
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2019
Job overview
Assistant Director of Technology
(TLR 2.1 £2,721)
Full Time
To start April 2019
We are looking to appoint an ambitious and talented Assistant Director of Technology to support the subject Director of a successful department with an enthusiastic team of highly committed teachers ensuring excellence.
The successful applicant will be a talented, innovative practitioner with a passion for all aspects of technology who will have a leading role in moving the department to outstanding. The Assistant Director of Technology will plan, lead, deliver and monitor teaching and learning in the department. Specific responsibilities will depend on the individual candidate’s strengths and abilities.
Subjects currently taught in technology are Design Technology, Textiles and Food. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a range of these subjects at KS3 and at least one at KS4.
Lealands provides a dynamic, friendly and vibrant environment where support, training and development for all staff is a priority. Our students and staff experience a supportive and caring atmosphere along with high standards and expectations for success.
Benefits available:
• Access to our sports equipment and facilities including swimming pool and gym
• Opportunities for paid lunch duties
• Staff laptop with remote access to school systems
• Access to a wider community of schools through our partnership with Luton Futures and Lea Springs
• Professional development programme and opportunities to study for a Masters degree
Interested applicants should visit the school website www.lealands.luton.sch.uk/recruitment or email – recruitment@lealands.luton.sch.uk for further details and for an application form.
Visits from prospective applicants are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Ms Buxton (Head’s PA) on 01582 611600.
Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice fluently in spoken English.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 3rd February 2019
Interview date: w/c 4th February 2019
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools
About Lealands High School
Introduction to Lealands
Lealands High School is located on the northern edge of Luton, in Sundon Park, and caters for students from 11-16 years old. Our facilities, following a £17.5m investment in 2013, are fantastic and I would encourage you to visit and see these for yourself.
Our students achieve excellent outcomes and make good progress in a welcoming, safe and caring environment. This progress is supported by the hard work and commitment of well qualified staff who set high expectations to enable every child to succeed.
Ofsted judged the school to be good with outstanding behaviour, in our most recent inspection, and said, “The school’s motto to “Aspire Believe Achieve” is an accurate reflection of students’ very positive attitudes and performance”.
We passionately believe in the potential of every student and are focused on enabling young people to flourish in an ever demanding world. Our students experience a wide range of engaging, relevant and inspirational learning activities; both in and out of the classroom.
As a school, we strongly believe in partnerships working together in the best interests of all our students. Parents/carers, students, staff, governors, community groups and friends all work together to ensure that the young in our school enjoy the learning journey and achieve exceptional results.
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